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Brandy Mincemeat Filling

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
24 servings
Dessert British English
Brandy Mincemeat Filling
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 large green apple, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups sultana raisins
  • 1 1/8 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup brandy
Instructions
1
Prepare the spice blend: Gather cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Set aside 1 heaped spoonful for future use. Store the remaining spice blend in a small container for later incorporation
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3
Heat two clean, 12-ounce jars by submerging them in simmering water until the mincemeat is prepared. Clean new, unused lids and rings with warm soapy water
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5
Prepare the filling mixture: Combine chopped apples, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until the butter has melted. Introduce chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon of the spice blend, and cinnamon into the mixture.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool down for 30 minutes. Add brandy to the mixture before transferring it into sterilized jars
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